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Software Engineer.
27 years in Linux systems & development.

I architect industrial control systems in C++ on Linux, own the DevOps infrastructure that validates them, and lead AI-augmented engineering with Claude Code and GitHub Copilot.

Jim Burnett

Jim Burnett

C++ · Python · Linux · AI-Assisted Dev

Based in Augusta County, Virginia. U.S. Army 31C Radio Operator veteran. Building next-generation HVAC control software at Daikin Applied and creating content on AI coding tools for engineers.

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Embedded Systems

C++ on Linux. Led delivery of a modular chiller software API that cut warranty costs by over 60% — still the top product in its category.

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AI-Assisted Dev

Using Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to build engineering tools, automate DevOps pipelines, and accelerate embedded development cycles.

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Automated Testing

Hardware-in-the-loop testing with Azure DevOps pipelines and Linux Azure Agents, validating embedded software against real hardware.

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DevOps & Infrastructure

Full Controls Lab networks from scratch: Debian Linux, KVM virtualization, Cockpit, Azure DevOps, network switching and routing.

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Network Security

Geo-redundant infrastructure, LDAP auth clusters, IDS with Suricata and Splunk, penetration testing with Metasploit and Nexpose.

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Radio & Comms

U.S. Army 31C. SINCGARS, SATCOM, AN/PRC-117, HF/VHF/UHF systems. Author of U.S. Army 31C Radio Operator for Civilians.

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RavenSDR

github.com/JimBurnettX/RavenSDR

A lightweight Android app for monitoring radio frequencies with an RTL-SDR USB dongle. Features a live waterfall display, wideband spectrum scanning, FM/AM demodulation, squelch-controlled listening, and signal-alert notifications — no root access required.

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BCScanner

github.com/JimBurnettX/BCScanner

A desktop controller and programming application for the Uniden BC125AT handheld scanner, built with Qt. Connect over USB to monitor activity in real time, program all 500 channels, log transmissions, and control the scanner from a clean dark-themed interface.

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BCScanner screenshot
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